Edamame Quinoa Salad Citrus (Printable)

Protein-packed quinoa and edamame bowl with crisp vegetables and bright citrus flavors. Perfect for meal prep.

# What Goes In:

→ Grains and Legumes

01 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
02 - 2 cups water
03 - 1 cup shelled edamame, fresh or frozen

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
06 - 1/2 cucumber, diced
07 - 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped

→ Dressing

10 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
11 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
12 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
13 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine quinoa and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
02 - Bring a small pot of water to a rolling boil. Add edamame and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until tender. Drain thoroughly and set aside to cool.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, add cooled quinoa, edamame, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint. Toss gently to distribute ingredients evenly.
04 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, rice vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified and smooth.
05 - Pour dressing over salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It keeps getting better as it sits, making it perfect for meal prep
  • The protein from quinoa and edamame actually keeps you full for hours
  • You can toss in whatever vegetables are languishing in your crisper drawer
02 -
  • Letting the salad rest for 15 minutes before serving lets the flavors meld together
  • The quinoa will absorb some dressing as it sits, so make extra if you are planning to eat it over several days
03 -
  • Cut your vegetables uniformly so every bite has the same mix of flavors
  • Dress the salad lightly at first, you can always add more but you cannot take it back
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